The Ultra-Long Range Challenge is on. After being washed out last year we have programmed it for Saturday October 7 to Monday October 9, 2017, at the Coonabarabran Rifle Range, competing from 1000 to 1500 yards.Details are on the NSW F Class Web Site.See you there. Cheers. Cliff

Tim. I am not sure what you have in mind. But the limits are in accordance with the SSR's for F Open.Coona is a 7.62 Classification range. Any calibre up to 8mm. Energy is not to exceed 4182 ft-lbs or 5675 joules.Cheers. Cliff.

Cliff Austen wrote:Tim. I am not sure what you have in mind. But the limits are in accordance with the SSR's for F Open.Coona is a 7.62 Classification range. Any calibre up to 8mm. Energy is not to exceed 4182 ft-lbs or 5675 joules.Cheers. Cliff.

This will mean those with 300WSMs can compete, no problem.Should be a great shoot, cant wait. How many are coming from interstate for this one of a kind shoot? It should be well worth the travel.

It's getting close, 2 months to go.Following on from Rod's comments on camping.The facilities are basic and best suited to the enthusiast.No power, long drop toilets and a basic portable shower.Mobile phone service is about 2 - 3 km away for those using Telstra.The range is about 25Km out of Coonabarabran.See you there.Cheers Cliff

9 days to go to our first Ultra Long Range Challenge.Friday afternoon 6th October there will be a general practice to check your elevation at 1000 yards.See you there. It should be an interesting time.Cheers.Cliff.

Cliff Austen wrote:9 days to go to our first Ultra Long Range Challenge.Friday afternoon 6th October there will be a general practice to check your elevation at 1000 yards.See you there. It should be an interesting time.Cheers.Cliff.

RDavies wrote:Any updates on how things are going at the long range shoot in Coona?

There are about 30 shooters, about half MR, and about a quarter each F Class and F/TR. Conditions were pretty good for Saturday, but even in light winds the 1500 was very tricky, with best F Class scores around 70 out of 90. Dennis Shallis managed a very nice 89 at 1100. I can't give you scores, as I left the range mid-afternoon. Today's is forecast is for rain and stronger wind, so there might be some disruption.